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To perform sajdah in the Quran, one should bow down and place their forehead on the ground in a position of humility and submission. This act of prostration is a form of worship and is done at specific points in the Quran where it is mentioned to do so.
There are 14 places in the Quran where it is recommended to perform the prostration of gratitude called Sajdah Tilawah. These prostrations are done in specific verses of the Quran when reciting them during prayers or independently.
The first sajda (prostration) in the Holy Quran occurs in Surah Al-A'raf (Chapter 7), verse 206. This verse emphasizes the importance of humility and submission to Allah, as it describes the angels and the believers who fear their Lord and engage in prostration. The act of sajda in Islam signifies deep reverence and worship, reflecting a believer's acknowledgment of God's greatness. It is a physical manifestation of devotion and servitude in the practice of prayer (Salah).
A Muslim woman cannot recite verses of the Quran during menstruation and she should abstain from touching Quran physically. She can remember Allah, and supplicate to Allah, but she must refrain from performing 'Salaah' (prayers and prostration)
- There are 558 Ruku - According to Iteqqan there are 6,616 Ayahs (verses), 77,934 words and 323,760 alphabets. - There are 114 chapters (Surahs) - There are seven (Manzil), 14 Ayat-e-Sajida (Prostration) and 30 portions (Para).
You should perform sajdah (prostration) while reading the Quran when you encounter specific verses that indicate the need for it, known as ayat al-sajdah. There are 14 such verses in the Quran, and upon reciting or hearing these verses, it is recommended to perform the sajdah as an act of humility and reverence. It's typically done immediately after reciting the verse, but you can also do it later if needed.
Mosque
Meaning "to show respect or veneration by falling to one's knees", "prostration" is not a common term but can be utilized diversely in a sentence. Just one example would be the following: "Upon concluding his performance, the street-artist informed the crowd that prostration was not required but tips would be much appreciated."
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